Joules (J) are the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The Joule is defined as the amount of energy transferred when a force of one Newton is applied over a distance of one meter.
To calculate Joules, you can use the following formula:
Energy (in Joules) = Force (in Newtons) × Distance (in meters)
This formula represents the work-energy principle, where energy is equal to the force applied multiplied by the distance over which the force is exerted.
For example, if you have a force of 10 Newtons applied over a distance of 5 meters, the calculation would be:
Energy = 10 N × 5 m = 50 Joules
This means that 50 Joules of energy were transferred by applying a force of 10 Newtons over a distance of 5 meters.